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Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal discuss the iCivics program developed by the O’Connor House.

State looks to O’Connor House for help teaching Az kids civics

Apr 24, 2013 ◇ Kirsten Adams/Cronkite News Service

As expectations for reading, writing and math have increased, emphasis on civic awareness among Arizona students has dropped, according to the state’s top education official. Read more»

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The Guardian of Law at the main entrance of the U.S. Supreme Court.

How the Supreme Court ruined your child’s civics education

May 18, 2012 ◇ Jimmy Zuma/TucsonSentinel.com

You might be shocked to learn what your child believes about free speech. Read more»


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